10.02A Personnel Committee Recommendation-Personnel Policy Revision

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Citv of Pequot Lakes Citv of Pequot Lakes Personnel Policies Title: Work Rules and Conduct Effective Date: [date adoptedJ Effective Date(s)of Amendment(s): similar activity on City premises, unless otherwise approved by the City Administrator. D. Solicitation and distribution of literature with appropriate approval should not interfere with working time of either the employee making the solicitation or distribution, or the targeted employee. The term "working time" does not include an employee's authorized lunch or rest periods or other time when the employee is not required to be working. Employees may solicit donations, contributions, or promote appropriate fundraising activities by posting the event or item on bulletin boards in the employee break rooms in the City whereby an employee may voluntarily make a donation or participate in the activity. Certain fundraising activities sponsored by the City may be exempted from this provision. The home addresses and home telephone numbers of City employees shall be withheld from all persons, businesses or organizations. 17.7 Falsification of Records Any employee who makes false statements or commits,or attempts to commit,fraud in an effort to prevent the impartial application of these policies will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination and potential criminal prosecution. 17.8 Personal Telephone Calls Personal telephone calls are to be made or received only when truly necessary. They are not to interFere with City work and are to be completed as quickly as possible. Any personal long distance call costs will be paid for by the employee. Please refer to Section 19 of these policies for information on use of cellular phones. 17.9 Political Activity City employees have the right to express their views and to pursue legitimate involvement in the political system. However, no City employee will directly or indirectly, during hours of employment,solicit or receive funds for political purposes. Further,any political activity in the workplace must be pre-approved by the City to avoid any conflict of interest or perception of bias such as using authority or political influence to compel another employee to apply for or become a member in a political organization. 17.10 Tobacco The City observes and supports the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act. All City buildings and vehicles, in their entirety,shall be designated as tobacco free, meaning that any use of tobacco, smoking in any form (through the use of tobacco products (pipes, cigars and cigarettes)or "vaping"with e-cigarettes is prohibited while in a City facility or vehicle. 53